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Tom Bianchi
| Number: | 9 |
| Position: | DL |
| Height: | 6'3" |
| Weight: | 250 |
| Class Year: | Sr. |
| Major: | American Studies |
| Hometown: | North Caldwell, N.J. |
| Previous School: | West Essex Regional |
Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because it has a combination of great academics and an outstanding football program.”
On coach Coen: “Coach Coen is a complete gentleman and the most respected man in school.”
On the Lehigh student-athlete experience: “I am getting the best possible chance at a great school with great football.”
As a senior (2012): First team All-Patriot League selection… tied for team lead with seven sacks… started all 11 games… led Lehigh defensive linemen with 53 tackles… made career-high eight tackles vs. Colgate (11/10)… had six tackles, a sack and a forced fumble at Holy Cross (11/3)… finished with ten tackles for loss and three pass breakups... named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a junior (2011): Appeared in 12 games, totaling 23 tackles and 3.5 sacks… came up big in NCAA playoff win at Towson with two tackles and a sack in the end zone for game-winning safety… made season-high four tackles vs. New Hampshire… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a sophomore (2010) Appeared in all 13 games… made 32 tackles including 4.5 for loss… racked up 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries… recorded first career sack vs. Princeton… made season-high six tackles at New Hampshire.
As a freshman (2009): Did not see any varsity action.
In High School… First Team All-State, All-County and All-Conference… member of the Honor Roll and Art Club.
Personal: Son of Tom and Helena … has two siblings, Alexa and Alanna.
CAREER STATISTICS (DEFENSE)
Tackles
Year G UA A Tot Sacks FF FR
2009 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2010 13 16 16 32 1.5 0 0
2011 12 10 13 23 3.5 0 0
2012 11 29 24 53 7 1 1
Total 37 55 53 108 12.0 1 1